Friends of King Alfred Buses (a registered charity) is delighted to commence this campaign, to restore this iconic chassis-less underfloor-engined Leyland Olympic JAA 708 in the famous fleet of King Alfred Motor Services in Winchester.

A 3-year programme has been evolved, which will see as much of the original vehicle as possible retained, but a great deal of rebuilding will need to be done, much of it repeating the work that was done by FoKAB's volunteers in the 10 years leading up to 2012.

This work is necessary following a tragic fire on 8 December 2023 at Penton Mewsey, but JAA 708 is 'a survivor' and we look forward to the completion of this restoration, when once again, JAA 708 will grace the streets of Winchester at our Running days.